Carnival Stock Soars as Cruise Line Exceeds Forecasts, Raises Outlook
1. Carnival's Q2 revenue hit a record $6.33 billion, exceeding estimates. 2. Adjusted EPS of $0.35, beating analyst expectations significantly. 3. Passenger count rose 3%, with cruise costs decreasing slightly. 4. Company raised full-year net income outlook by over 40%. 5. Stock jumped nearly 10%, leading gains among peers.